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Delegates. I wanted you to be among the first to know that in the near future I intend to announce my candidacy for this open seat.”

“As assistant commonwealth’s attorney for Shenandoah County, I have worked diligently to make our valley a safer place to live. As Chairman of the Shenandoah County Republican Party, I have consistently stood for our time-tested conservative values while working to help elect leaders like George Allen, Jerry Kilgore, Bob Goodlatte, and Mark Obenshain.”

“We must continue to have a representative in the General Assembly who will fight to end wasteful government spending, ease the tax burden on working people, demand the best education for our children, find sensible transportation solutions, promote a culture of life and protect traditional family values im Virginia.”

Gilbert has already garnered the support of several in the Republican Party.

“I have already heard from a number of friends and Republican leaders from Shenandoah, Page, Rappahannock and Rockingham Counties who have encouraged me to seek this office. In the days ahead, I hope to share my vision for Virginia with you.”

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